Toddler Has Rash On Arms And Face. The rash doesnt fade or blanch even for a few seconds when pressed with a glass. A rash is a swelling or irritation of the skin making the skin appear red bumpy lumpy or scaly. The rash often starts on the face but eventually covers the entire body. A rash can be itchy and sometimes is accompanied by a fever.
The rash can have a lacey appearance as it resolves or spreads to the arms legs and trunk. In babies most facial rashes are harmless and tend to clear up without treatment. Heat rash also known as prickly heat or miliaria is seen most often in babies and young children when sweat gland pores become blocked and perspiration cant escape. A rash will quickly appear and spread from the face down the back and torso making its way to the arms and legs. Diaper rash which is caused by wetness or the acidity of a babys urine and feces drool rash which happens when drool irritates the skin around the mouth or. A rash can be itchy and sometimes is accompanied by a fever.
They usually appear on the face body upper arms and thighs.
The rash can have a lacey appearance as it resolves or spreads to the arms legs and trunk. Thats why weve outlined the most common rashes for easy reference. The fever and rash rarely. Children with roseola usually get a fever and runny nose and they may be irritable and tired. The rash will look like red patches at first but it will soon develop into itchy raised bumps. Enzymes in stool breach the skins protective barrier causing irritation thats aggravated by moisture and rubbing.